
About the film

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Welcome to Death Row
Release Date: September 25, 2001
Year | : | 2001 |
Slogan | : | «It Started in Compton. It Ended in Infamy.» |
Genres | : | Documentary, Music, TV Movie |
Production Companies | : | Xenon Pictures |
Director | : | Jeff Scheftel, S. Leigh Savidge |
Producers | : | |
Writers | : | Jeff Scheftel |
RunTime | : | 104 mins. |
Budget | : | 2500000 |
The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.
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